How to pronounce cottongrass
Say it like KOT-un-grahs. Cottongrass has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOT).
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US American/ˈkɑtənɡrɑs/KOT-un-grahs
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- KOT
- un
- grahs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cottongrass pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- grahsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does cottongrass mean?
noun
- Various species of plants of genus Eriophorum in the sedge family
Where does cottongrass come from?
From cotton + grass.
Questions about saying cottongrass
How do you pronounce cottongrass?
Say KOT-un-grahs. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑtənɡrɑs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cottongrass?
Cottongrass has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOT). Broken into parts: KOT · un · grahs.